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R168 NFL

1998 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

81,688 mi
Last recorded81,688 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR168 NFL
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 81,688 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 81,617 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 78,171 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 72,273 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 67,309 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 63,398 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 56,514 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 55,598 miles

Offside Front Tyre starting to crack

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 53,953 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 51,407 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 50,346 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 50,255 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 49,903 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 49,550 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 49,550 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 48,983 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 48,418 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 48,418 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 47,109 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 45,970 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 44,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Porsche Boxster?

Based on 726,695 MOT tests across 46,886 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
2,475
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
46,886
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,504
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,317
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 5,538
brake disc excessively pitted 5,177
position lamp(s) not working 5,126
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R168 NFL is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1998 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 77,355 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche Boxster fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 19,504 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R168 NFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Boxster typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Porsche Boxster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R168 NFL registered?

R168 NFL is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 13 March 1998.

Is R168 NFL safe to buy?

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